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Elmhurst Ballet Company, the graduate year of Elmhurst Ballet School, presents Synergy, an evening of dance excerpts by some of the most influential figures in the history of ballet. These include Ninette de Valois’s Checkmate, widely regarded as de Valois’ signature ballet and a cornerstone of the British ballet repertoire. Excerpts from Frederick Ashton’s Tweedledum and Tweedledee, Peter Wright’s Swan Lake, and David Bintley’s Take Five also appear in the mix, and will be combined with new works, including a contemporary piece by Studio Wayne McGregor. Continue reading Elmhurst performs historic works

Following its seventh sold-out season at the Peacock Theatre in London’s West End, the award-winning Tango Fire returns to tour the UK from 12 February to 2 March 2020. Starring internationally renowned Argentinean Tango superstars German Cornejo and Gisela Galeassi, who are joined by a cast of Tango dancers including World Tango Champions, this is a fiery and explosive journey through the history of authentic Argentine Tango. Continue reading Tango Fire is back

There is to be a new UK & Ireland Tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY in 2020, a musical comedy, with book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, the creators of multi award-winning Jersey Boys, and music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, based on the characters created by Charles Addams. This follows a highly successful premiere tour in 2017. The 2020 Tour will open at the Newcastle Theatre Royal on 30 July 2020 and will once again be directed by Matthew White. Casting is yet to be announced. Continue reading The Addams Family musical returns

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall met a group of Silver Swans and their teacher in Christchurch, New Zealand last month, as part of the official tour of New Zealand. Continue reading HRH The Duchess of Cornwall meets Silver Swans

The award-winning MARK BRUCE COMPANY will be touring in 2020 with a brand new production ‘RETURN TO HEAVEN’, featuring a formidable line-up of dancers. Continue reading Mark Bruce on his new production, Return to Heaven

As part of its 70th anniversary season, English National Ballet will celebrate its history with three specially curated gala performances at the London Coliseum on 17 and 18 January 2020. Continue reading English National Ballet celebrates 70th Anniversary

Raymond Briggs’ festive favourite, The Snowman, has whisked generations of children off to a wintery wonderland for a festive adventure year on year. Now the Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s magical stage show journeys back to London’s The Peacock to charm both young and old for its 22nd consecutive year, from 21 November 2019 – 5 January 2020. Based on the much-loved film and book, the enchanting stage adaptation features exquisite dancing, magic and live music, including the unforgettable classic Walking in the Air. Continue reading The Snowman

This winter at the London Coliseum, English National Ballet presents Nutcracker (11 December – 5 January) and Le Corsaire (8 –14 January) alongside three special gala performances celebrating English National Ballet’s 70th Anniversary (17 – 18 January). Continue reading English National Ballet’s Christmas at the Coliseum

When some theatrical productions are short-lived, there is much anticipation as to what will fill its shoes in the theatre. There are many new arrivals on the horizon in the West End, including lots of musicals to get excited about. Continue reading The most anticipated theatre shows

Sadler’s Wells International Associate Company Acosta Danza returns to the UK this month for a national tour of its latest programme Evolution, co-produced by Sadler’s Wells and Valid Productions. Following the UK premiere at Norwich Theatre Royal, Evolution tours to the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh, Birmingham Hippodrome and Sadler’s Wells, from 18 – 23 November. Continue reading Acosta Danza back in London